A famous quatrain of time gives us a good indication of the warm reception received the fountain as it was designed: "In this terrible relics, we find no taste or skill : Devil with a value below vain; Saint-Michel is still worth less. "the highest fountain in Paris is part of the vast urban project launched by Baron Haussmann, who wants to restructure and do beautiful capital, while bringing it in line with the public health theories of time. it was designed by the architect Gabriel Davioud and shape of a dome ancient revelation, although Zeus, Hermes and friends have nowhere to be seen - the mansion to celebrate instead of the archangel Michael and victory his demons. Many artists have played a role in its creation, including Saupin Félix, who carved stone angel duo support, which in turn is made by Francisque Duret. Two Chimeras impose broad watershed protection is the work of Henri Alfred Jacquemart and very well-received. In the upper part of the monument, four statues representing the four cardinal virtues (prudence, temperance, courage and justice) and was made by different artists. Each virtue is portrayed with its related properties: caution with mirror and snake, justice is equipped with its traditional sword, temperance bring a bridle in hand to prevent the passion , and, finally, courage carry a clear reference to Hercules, leaning on his cane and oak furniture wrapped in the hide of the Nemean lion. Symbol, the virtues helps Saint Michel in his defeat. A series of cherubs, carved by artist Marie-Noemie women Cadiot (a fact rare enough for it to be noticeable) wash yourself and have fun rinceaux palm leaves. The monument is crowned with the symbols of power and surrounded the Medal of Paris and the famous motto: Fluctuat nec Mergitur - from all the stronger when considered along with the war memorial plaque French officers have died defending their city in 1944. the Cité de la Fontaine de Trevise in Cité de Trevise heart, in the middle of district 9, a very interesting fountains are waiting for you. When Cité opened in 1840, the project was presented by its promoters as follows: "... Although it was built in the busiest and therefore the biggest district of Paris, the Cité Trevise provide a sanctuary of comfort for those who prefer the quiet calm and, in the midst of the noise of business and entertainment. Alexandre Dumas in a while, like many German Jews. Anatole de la Forgre, a political character colorful, was born at No. 1 in 1820, long before the construction of the Cité, which now bears a commemorative plaque in his memory.
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